Eight-year-old airlifted after Tippecanoe County four-wheeler crash

Officers said a four-wheeler crashed into a creek and the juvenile fell in. According to investigators, the person was pinned under the four-wheeler for a period of time.

Posted: Aug 22, 2018 4:58 AM

Updated: Aug 22, 2018 3:14 PM

Posted By: Trevor Peters

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — An eight-year-old boy has been airlifted after a serious off-road vehicle crash in southern Tippecanoe County, according to DNR officers. He is listed in critical condition at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

It happened around 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 9000 block south of U.S. 231. That's just north of Romney.

Officers said a four-wheeler crashed into a creek and the juvenile fell in. According to investigators, the boy was pinned under the four-wheeler for a period of time.

He was taken to Franciscan Health Lafayette East and then airlifted to Riley Hospital for Children. Officers said the boy was not wearing a helmet.

Developing this AM...@INdnrnews officers say a juvenile has been airlifted after a serious ORV crash in Tippecanoe County. Four-wheeler crashed into a creek and the victim was pinned under water. Officers say victim was not wearing helmet. Updates on #News18ThisMorning. @WLFI

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